SEWING WORKSHOPS
Photo: Paul Chapman
Days before the pandemic...
In February 2020, when first two COVID-19 cases were reported in the UK, Alicja had a privilege to run her first kite-sewing workshop for the White Horse Kite Flyers in Swindon, UK. Few weeks of preparation, efficient correspondence with the workshop organizers, two very emotional days, good food and hard work have led to brilliant results. 15 out of 16 CiQuare kites were completed, kite no. 16 only needed some more sewing on the tail. Among the participants there was one, for whom it was the first kite made by hand and he managed to finish the kite, and the bags as well!
Alicja worked as a business and soft skills trainer in the past, and the combination of her teaching skills and kite making skills works pretty well! We are super happy to continue this path.
Alicja has led sewing kite workshops in the UK, Finland, USA and Italy.
Photo report thanks to Karl Longbottom
CiQuare kite workshop
Swindon, UK 2019
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
Swindon, UK 2019 photo by Karl Longbottom
KIDS WORKSHOPS
Are you interested
in organizing
a sewing kite workshop?
How does it work?
Individuals or organisations wishing to organise a workshop provide the venue. The venue must be equipped with workshop stations (tables and chairs).
The organiser may but does not have to provide the sewing machines as well.
It is a common practice for participants to come to the workshop with their own machines, thread and scissors.
Together we decide what type of kite we will build, which depends, among other things, on the participants' skill level.
Participants choose the colours and/or patterns of their kites and Alicja starts to prepare the kits.
The number of participants can vary from a few to a maximum of 20. ​​
Photo report thanks to Szymon
Flamboyance of flamingos!
Cervia, Italy, Artevento 2024
A workshop of sharing tools, helping each other, smiling and laughing. That combination led to a creation of 10 flamingo kites!
EXAMPLE WORKSHOP KITES
All workshop kits include: well prepared, hot cut fabric pieces, reinforcements, bridle lines, end caps, pre-cut bags’ fabric, carbon tubes, workshop manual and a printed pattern, which can be reused.
CiQuare
Time (1 kite): ~12hrs
Kite size: sail 70cm x 70cm, tail 56cm x 385cm
Suitable for 2-4 Bf wind.
Skills to be practiced/acquired:
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circles sewing technique; no holes in the fabric!
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striped tail connecting and sewing
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solutions for the construction details and bridling
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circles back- or front-cutting (depending on color)
The kite has visually interesting colorful design.
The tail made of ripstop nylon strips connected with dacron tape gives a wonderful dance effect during the flight.
The construction details/bridle are made in way to allow stacking.
Circles theme on the sail available in 2 different patterns;
more and less complex.
Colours can be picked from the combinations of Alicja's design,
or you can choose their own customised colours.
Dotty train (3 kites)
Time (3 kites): ~16hrs
Kite size: sail 100cm x 100cm + tail 12cm x 450cm
Suitable for 2-4 Bf wind.
Skills to be practiced/acquired:
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circles sewing technique; no holes in the fabric!
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sewing ripstop on organza
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connecting organza tail to a sail in a specific way
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solutions for the construction details
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circles back- or front-cutting (depending on color)
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connecting kites into a train
One kit includes 3 Dotty kites, which can be flown in a train, or easily disconnected and flown separately.
Colours can be picked from the combinations of Alicja's design, or you can choose your own personalised colours.
